# Whimsical Anime Apparel Xiaba's Vibrant Knitwear is Adorned With Pop Culture Imagery By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-apparel References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/introducing-xiaba/) From its Asian typography to its [cartoon character imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection), Xiaba's Graduate Collection catalog is a celebration of whimsical, anime apparel. Fans of classic anime will fall in love with the quirky menswear range that is revealed in an eye-catching catalog. In addition to its vibrant and rainbow-hued backdrops, this catalog also boasts the graphic knits that Xiaba is known for. Paying homage to popular animated series [Dragon Ball Z](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-dragon-ball), the label's designer proves she isn't afraid to experiment and create clothes that are far from ordinary. Reviving childhood memories, this nostalgic range features functional knits that are eye-catching in their aesthetic. The collection of anime apparel will appeal to pop culture fans and those with an appreciation for vibrant prints. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anime-inspired Apparel:** Designing apparel with pop culture themes and anime motifs presents an opportunity for creating unique, standout pieces. - **Creative Graphic Knits:** Innovating comfortable, versatile knitwear with designs inspired by popular culture can be a disruptive idea in the fashion industry. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Nostalgia-based collections that evoke fond memories of well-known animated TV shows have the potential of transforming consumer engagement with brands and drawing in older customers from a specific demographic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The use of anime aesthetic in fashion design opens up a new market segment for creative fashion concept and its application in streetwear. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Incorporating playful pop culture patterns into merchandise procurement presents a business opportunity to drive sales growth with new demographics. - **Online and Traditional Retail:** E-tailers and brick-and-mortar stores that feature specialized anime and gaming merchandise create new revenue streams, which can build customer loyalty among their millennial and Gen Z customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Vibrant Anime Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yu-hakusho-x-graniph.md) - [Anime Sport Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchyroll-x-adidas.md) - [Anime-Inspired Minimal Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daima-ut.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-fall.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md)